Burnt out: making time for relaxation this summer

Apraclonidine in the unlicensed treatment of eyelid ptosis

Apraclonidine is an a2 adrenergic receptor agonist and a weak a1 adrenergic receptor agonist (Committee, 2019)..

Treating nasolabial folds with dermal fillers: a holistic approach

The process of facial aging is complex and is a cumulative effect of simultaneous changes of different facial tissues. It can be explained on an anatomical basis, as changes with aging occur at every...

Enhancing the Cupid's bow with hyaluronic acid dermal fillers

An important process is assessment, planning and implementing (Seitz et al, 2019). As responsible practitioners, we must ask ourselves valuable questions during an examination. Although lip...

Microneedling: a versatile and popular treatment option

The main principle behind microneedling is the precise penetration of the skin to cause self-healing. Needles of different lengths are used to repeatedly penetrate the skin at differing depths,...

VAT: implications for aesthetic practitioners

RESEARCH ROUNDUP

It has been well established that exposure to sun beds is a risk factor for skin cancer. Despite this, sunbeds are still commonly used throughout Europe. It is important to understand the determinants...

PIAPA introduces new Chair and Vice Chair

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to you. I would also like to say farewell to the former chair of PIAPA, Yvonne Senior, who has taken the organisation from a few colleagues...

Implementation of the JCCP Premises Standards for cosmetic interventions

The JCCP recognise that premises where aesthetic procedures are delivered vary from practitioners' and patients' homes to Care Quality Commission (CQC)-registered premises, and the scope of these...

Criminal records

It's important to note that an employer can obtain information on a person's criminal record in one of two ways. The first is simply by asking the candidate or employee directly, relying on them to...

Mastering the art of self-discipline

Setting a meaning to your life is crucial to self-discipline and setting long-term goals. People need meaning in four ways, namely purpose, values, controls and self-worth. Consider setting long-term...

Collaboration in aesthetics

In today's market, tools such as Facebook, Instagram and twitter are essential components of our businesses (Gould et al, 2016), and we use them on a daily basis. And yet, it is easy to overlook the...